Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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