Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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