Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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