Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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