Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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