Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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