Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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