Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning 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 participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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