Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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