Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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