Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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