Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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