Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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