Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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