Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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