Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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