Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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