Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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