Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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