Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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