Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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