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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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