Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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