Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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