Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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