Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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