Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online education enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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