Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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