Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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