Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning 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 ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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