Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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