Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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