Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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