Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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