Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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