Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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