Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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