Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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