Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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