Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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