Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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