Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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