Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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