Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand these open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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