Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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