Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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