Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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