Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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