Find out more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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