Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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