Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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