Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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