Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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