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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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