Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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