Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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