Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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