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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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