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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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