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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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