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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving 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 training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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