Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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