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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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