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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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