Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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