Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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