Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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