Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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