Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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