Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because online 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 organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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