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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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