Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Angola to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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