Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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