Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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