Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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