Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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