Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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