Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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