Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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