Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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