Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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