Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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