Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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