Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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