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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not 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 a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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