Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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