Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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