Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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