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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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