Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major 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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