Find out more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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