Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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