Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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