Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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