Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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