Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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