Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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