Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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