Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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