Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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