Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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