Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. 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 quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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