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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally 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 quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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