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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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