Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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