Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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