Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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