Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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