Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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