Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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