Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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