Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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