Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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