Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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