Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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