Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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