Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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