Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology 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 institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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