Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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