Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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