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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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