Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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