Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning 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 organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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