Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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