Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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