Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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