Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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