Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance 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 we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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