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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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