Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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