Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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