Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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