Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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