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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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