Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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