Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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