Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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