Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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