Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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