Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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