Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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