Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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