Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Morocco to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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