Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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