Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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