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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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