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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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