Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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