Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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