Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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