Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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