Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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