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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. 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 training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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