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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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