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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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