Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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