Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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