Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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