Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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