Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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