Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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