Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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