Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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