Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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