Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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