Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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