Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs 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 quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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