Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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