Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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