Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing 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 make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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