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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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