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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that 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 organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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