Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology 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 we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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