Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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