Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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