Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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