Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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