Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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