Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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