Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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