Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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