Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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