Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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