Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always 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 subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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