Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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