Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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