Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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