Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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