Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance 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 institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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