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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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