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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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