Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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