Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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