Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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