Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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