Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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