Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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