Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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