Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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