Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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