Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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