Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online 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 institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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