Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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