Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing 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 satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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