Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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