Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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