Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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