Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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