Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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