Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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