Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing 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 make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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