Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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