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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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