Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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