Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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