Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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