Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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