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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning 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 institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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