Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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