Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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