Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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