Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. 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 schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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