Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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