Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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