Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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