Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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