Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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