Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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