Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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