Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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