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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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