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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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