Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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