Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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