Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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