Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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