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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually 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 a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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