Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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