Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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