Learn more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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