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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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