Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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