Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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