Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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