Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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