Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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