Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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