Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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