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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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