Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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