Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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