Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Turkey to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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