Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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