Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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