Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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