Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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