Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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