Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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