Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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