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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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