Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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