Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance 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 participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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