Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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