Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning enable people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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