Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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