Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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