Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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