Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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