Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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