Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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