Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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