Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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