Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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