Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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