Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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