Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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