Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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