Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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