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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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