Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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