Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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