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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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