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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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