Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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