Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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