Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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