Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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