Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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