Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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