Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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