Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free 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 several subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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