Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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