Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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