Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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