Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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