Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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