Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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