Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online 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 we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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