Find out more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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