Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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