Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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