Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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