Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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