Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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