Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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