Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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