Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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