Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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