Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology enable humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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