Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses 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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