Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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