Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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