Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. 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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