Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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