Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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