Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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