Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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