Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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