Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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