Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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