Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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