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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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