Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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