Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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