Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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