Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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