Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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