Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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