Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses 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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