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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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