Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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