Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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