Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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