Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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