Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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