Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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