Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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