Find out more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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