Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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