Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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