Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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