Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. 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 quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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