Learn more about this appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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