Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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