Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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