Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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