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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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