Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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