Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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