Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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