Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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