Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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