Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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