Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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