Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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