Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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