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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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