Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses 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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