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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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