Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-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 stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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