Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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