Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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