Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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