Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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