Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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