Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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