Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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