Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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