Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology enable students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education 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 participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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