Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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