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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

E-Learning