Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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