Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education 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 teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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