Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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