Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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