Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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