Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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