Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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