Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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