Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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