Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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