Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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