Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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