Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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