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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to massively open online courses (MOOCs) and open education resources (OER). As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics.

Modern trends in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates? This intriguing new book also talks about the challenges associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. For more details about this exciting new book please see instructional design.

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