Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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