Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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