Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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