Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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