Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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