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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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