Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving 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 certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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