Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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