Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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