Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning 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 institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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