Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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