Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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