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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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