Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning 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 ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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