Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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