Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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