Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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