Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. 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 MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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