Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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