Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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