Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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