Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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