Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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