Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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