Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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