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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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