Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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