Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Malaysia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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