Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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