Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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