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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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