Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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