Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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