Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-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. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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