Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning 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 be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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