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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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