Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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