Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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