Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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