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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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