Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily 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 issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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