Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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