Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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