Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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