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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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