Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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