Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that 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 education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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