Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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