Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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