Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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