Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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