Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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