Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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