Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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