Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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