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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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