Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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