Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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