Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-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 institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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