Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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