Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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