Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bosnia and Herzegovina to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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