Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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