Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education 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 educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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