Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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