Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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