Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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