Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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