Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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