Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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