Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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