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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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