Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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