Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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