Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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