Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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