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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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