Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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