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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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