Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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