Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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