Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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