Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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