Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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