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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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