Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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