Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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