Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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