Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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