Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education are enabling students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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