Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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