Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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