Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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