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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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