Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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