Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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