Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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