Find out more about the exceptional new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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