Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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