Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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