Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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