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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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