Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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