Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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