Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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