Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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