Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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