Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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