Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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