Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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