Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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