Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning 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 assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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