Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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