Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that 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 educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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