Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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