Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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