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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major 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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