Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online 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 we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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