Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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