Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning 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 stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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