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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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