Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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