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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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