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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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