Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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