Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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