Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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